April 14, 2010 / Front Page

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Battling bullying with pink power

Taylor Johnston has been teased, tormented and called names. To this day, the Killarney Beach Public School Grade 6 student still has no idea why that bullying occurred. More...

News

Road reconstruction work moved up in schedule

By Chris Simon

About $786,000 in Innisfil Beach Road reconstruction work has been moved up in schedule, in an effort to save the town money over the next few years. More...

Video tour book aims to promote Innisfil

By Chris Simon

Tourists and potential business owners are being targeted through video touring. More...

Flag presented to departing soldier

By Chris Simon

The Innisfil flag will be flying high in Afghanistan. Canadian Armed Forces Corporal Scott McEllistrum was presented with an official town flag, during a council meeting Wednesday. More...

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Letters

Liberals are far from the best option

It is very apparent that Syd Lucas is a member of the Liberal Party. More...

More research needed on global warming

I agree with Michael Tims' letter, which appeared in a recent edition of The Scope. We should each do considerable research because there is so much hype around global warming it has become very difficult to sort through the information. More...

Costly Catholic schools

I agree with York-Simcoe MPP Julia Munro's article in the March 3 edition of The Scope, that red tape can stall government progress. More...

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Police News

Marijuana seized in Bolton and Innisfil raids

On Friday April 9, the South Simcoe Police Service Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Caledon OPP, executed a search warrant on an industrial unit in Bolton. More...

Crime Stoppers hosting race night May 1

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka is hosting a race night at Georgian Downs May 1. Crime Stoppers is a registered, non-profit, charitable organization that works in a relationship with the police, the media and members of the community. More...

Woman’s head driven into car

South Simcoe Police

Bartender assaulted and threatened On Saturday April 10, a 41-year-old Bradford man got into an argument with a bartender at a Bradford establishment. More...

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Lifestyle

Young leaders being shaped

By Chris Simon

It's a summer experience Michelle Elo will never forget. For three years, the 18- year-old participated in the eight-day Cooperative Young Leaders camp. "You learn a lot about responsibility," she said. "You learn a lot about yourself." More...

Decor store officially opening its doors

By Chris Simon

Sharon Cicco has undergone plenty of change over the last 1.5 years. More...

Prepare for the harmonized tax

Ready for the effects of the Harmonized Sales Tax? More...

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Cycling to fight cancer

By Chris Simon

Two local bike riders are teaming up to fight cancer. Julie Pomeroy and Andrea Coulson will be participating in one lengthy charity bicycle ride later this summer. More...

Residents may fork out funds for farmers’ market

By Chris Simon

The fruits of local farming labour may have a place to be sold soon. A town committee has granted municipal staff permission to organize a farmers' market in the Innisfil Recreation Complex parking lot. More...

Editorial

Time to take tourism more seriously

Comment
by Chris Simon

Over the last few weeks, Innisfil councillors have made decisions that could directly impact tourism within the town. More...

Getting the golf swing back into shape

A view from the chamber
By Heather MacDonald

Tiger Woods may have had all year to practice, but for the rest of us spring means the start of rebuilding our golf game. Many golfers took advantage of the good weather to practice their swings and short-game to extend the golf season. More...

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Community Columns

Raise a little hair for regional cancer centre

LEGION NEWS
by Ed Collins

Dave O’Rourke fundraiser: Well this function is snowballing. We have more activities planned and many sponsors. It will take place on May 2nd, beginning at 1 p.m. More...

Time passing quickly

COOKSTOWN NEWS
by Dana Tolles

Time flies when you are having fun, or for most people, busy with daily life. It is my husband’s birthday this week and I am astounded that a year has already passed by! More...

Saunders art is on display at Cookstown library

CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

The new Cookstown Public Library, located at 20 Church Street, is hosting a display of art by local Churchill artist, Joni Saunders, until May 27th. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Innisfil Minor Hockey annual banquet

Innisfil Minor Hockey Association will be hosting their annual 2009-10 season hockey banquet April 17. More...

Lefroy midget 1 B Division Champions

The Lefroy midget 1 team won the B Division Championship March 27 at the Innisfil Recreational Complex. It was a hard-fought series, with the Lefroy team defeating NobleKing four games to one. The last game was won by a score of 2-1. More...

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Home & Garden

Hot tubs create an affordable stay-cation

(NC)—With today's spiraling cost of gasoline and stricter security procedures when traveling, relaxing in backyard spa or hot tub is looking better than ever. More...

Feed your lawn - starting now

(NC)—Water is important for lawns, but that's not enough. Gardening experts tell us the best plan is to apply a good fertilizer every other month from April to October. More...

Serviceberry a tree for small space

By Judith Rogers

When planning trees for a small backyard, there are few that can top the serviceberry. Whether purchased in tree form or a multi-stemmed shrub, this plant has yearround interest. More...

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